New York Rangers and the Hockey Hall of Fame
Guy Lafleur in 1989. (Photo by Graig Abel/Getty Images)
Guy Lafleur
Career: 1,126 games, 560 goals, 793 assists, 1,353 points
As a Ranger: Played one season for New York (1988-89) at age 37, notching 18 goals and 27 assists for 45 points in 67 games.
HHOF credentials: The six-time all-star right winger led Montreal to five Stanley Cup titles, won the Conn Smythe in 1977, three Art Ross’, and two Harts.
Marcel Dionne
Career: 1,348 games, 731 goals, 1,040 assists, 1,171 points
As a Ranger: Played 118 games over parts of three seasons (1987-89) from age 35 to 37. Had 42 goals and 56 assists for 98 points.
HHOF credentials: Centered the Los Angeles Kings’ famed “Triple Crown Line” with Charlie Simmer and Dave Taylor. The four-time all-star won the Art Ross in 1980.
Dick Duff
Career: 1,030 games, 283 goals, 289 assists, 572 points
As a Ranger: Left winger played 43 games roughly midway through his 18-year NHL career. Had 7 goals and 13 assists for 20 points.
HHOF credentials: Had three 20-goal seasons for Toronto, helping the Leafs win two Cups. Hit double-digits in goals four times and won four more league championships with Montreal.
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